speakons...what's the deal?

[boseengineer]

Neutrik Speakons will accept standard 1/4 plugs as well, I believe.

 

Only, if you first shove one of these in

http://www.audiopile.net/products/Adaptors_Connectors/Adaptors/Neutrik_speakon_adaptors/NA4LJ%20adaptor/NA4LJ_speakon_adaptor_cutsheet.asp

 

Actually pretty handy to have around.

 

There is actually a native Neutrik connector that will accept both but I haven't seen that in a product yet.

http://www.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_48538941/Speakon%c2%ae_Combo_productlist.aspx

[boseengineer]

Adding to what boseengineer wrote, I'd recommend using NL-4's instead of 2-pin NL-2, as this will allow you to easily rewire (Neutrik's Speakons have solderless screw-clamp terminals) a cable if you encounter a different pin configuration on either an amp or speaker cabinet...there's no standard wiring config.

 

"Easy" is relative. I find it quite difficult to identify the pins since the labels are molded black-on-black at very odd locations. But maybe that's just old age

[T. Alan Smith]

 

There is actually a native Neutrik connector that will accept both but I haven't seen that in a product yet. http://www.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_48538941/Speakon%c2%ae_Combo_productlist.aspx

 

 

This is what's on my LMII.

[lyricpoet]

Pretty much a waste. The pin terminations only accept a conductor of about 11 gauge size, so they had to cut a LOT of strands out to get that thing to fit. This plus the previously mentioned reality of tiny cable loss in such a short length made the large gauge unnecessary. I'd also be concerned with the weight of a large cable pulling on the connection.

 

And I like lavaman's cables, too;)

 

There is not an oz. of weight on the connection goes- from my 2X10 to my 2X12

 

But yes I do agree withthe rest of your thread. Remember, looks cool- it is cool:)

[rummy]

I'm not expecting any difference in sound, but I like 'em, 'cause they lock.